Worker's Comp Analyst - UCLA Health

Join UCLA Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare excellence, as they expand their Human Resources team with two vital roles: Leaves Analyst and Disability Accommodation Specialist. These hybrid positions (two days in-office) play a pivotal part in supporting their employees through expert management of Workers' Compensation, disability accommodations, and compliance with ADAAA, FEHA, FMLA, and related laws. As a Leaves Analyst, you'll manage a caseload of Workers' Compensation claims, from investigation to resolution, ensuring effective treatment and timely settlements. As a Disability Accommodation Specialist, you'll lead the interactive process to assess job functions and implement accommodations for employees with temporary or permanent restrictions. This is your chance to grow your career with an organization that's redefining healthcare innovation, sustainability, and employee care-don't wait, apply today!

Another Source's client, UCLA Health, is recruiting a Worker's Comp Analyst to join their team.

Here's a little about UCLA Health and the position they are recruiting for:

UCLA Health is among the most comprehensive and advanced healthcare systems in the world. Together, UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA strive every day to be a model that redefines the standard of excellence in health care. It is our integrated mission to provide state-of-the-art patient care, to train top medical professionals, and to support pioneering research and discovery.

What's in it for you?

UCLA Health offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package. The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000.

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/benefits/

About the role:

As the Leaves Analyst, you will be responsible for the Workers' Compensation benefits for injured employees. In partnership with the unit supervisor, you will manage an assigned caseload of routine to moderately complex claims from the investigation of the claim through resolution; this includes making decisions about liability/compensability, evaluating losses, and negotiating settlements. You will demonstrate subject matter expertise with ADAAA, FEHA, FMLA, CFRA, CAPDLL and knowledge of Labor Code 132a. In collaboration with the Manager-LOA/WDCM, you will effectively deliver UCLA Health's Disability Management program by providing direction and expertise in complying with state and federal and statutory law, facilitating the interactive process. Review the appropriate treatment and ensure that treatment is prompt and adequate by collaborating with physicians and our industrial clinic-effective collaboration with our Legal, Human Resources Leadership, Leave of Absence, Disability Management teams, and third-party administrator. Review and follow up on the workers' compensation claim forms and employees' medical status reports that are accurate and current.

What you will be doing:

Manage an assigned caseload of routine to moderately complex claims from the investigation of the claim through resolution; this includes making decisions about liability/compensability, evaluating losses, and negotiating settlements.

• Establishes action plan based on case facts, best practices, protocols, regulatory issues, and available resources.

• Review the appropriate treatment and ensure that treatment is prompt and adequate by collaborating with physicians and our industrial clinic.

• Establish and innovate systems and procedures to organize the workers' compensation program including records management.

• Comply with HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures as they apply to the job.

• Comply with Department of Public Health (DPH), The Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory agencies standards.

• Adhere to all Hospital Policies and Procedures.

• Adhere to Infection Control and Environment of Care Guidelines and Procedures as they are described in the annual education module.

• Protect employee confidentiality.

• Complete health and safety requirements per unit policy.

• Maintain professional appearance and behavior.

• Observe institutional standards and requirements in fulfilling work schedule commitments.

• Report to supervising authority, giving destination when leaving unit for any period of time.

• Adhere to organizational interpersonal standards.

• Adhere to Attendance Standards including hours of work.

• Support that telephone and computer usage is for business work only.

• Accept delegated duties from supervisor or appropriate person to accomplish job duties.

• Participate in work-related meetings and/or represent unit on task forces/committees/projects requested.

• Demonstrates pattern of performing work correctly the first time.

• Continually strives to improve outcomes.

• Actively collaborates with co-workers to improve systems and/or operations.

• Considers options, and demonstrates ability to independently identify and resolve routine/potential problems within scope of responsibilities.

• Works collaboratively with others for guidance in decision-making.

• Participates in improvement activities by supporting change strategies.

• Completes assigned duties within specific time.

• Utilizes organizational resources responsibly and effectively.

• Completes all assignments or projects in a timely manner.

• Flexes to workload as appropriate.

• Recognizes staffing challenges and participates in resolving staffing issues.

What we'd like to see from you:

• Bachelor's degree in business, social sciences, or related field preferred;

• 3-5 years of workers' compensation experience, case law, directives, policies, and legislation;

• Workers' Compensation Claims Certification, desired;

• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills;

• Proven relationship management skills required to effectively partner with staff at all levels of the organization;

• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills;

• Ability to ask thoughtful questions to understand past precedents and practices;

• Proven relationship management skills required to effectively partner with staff at all levels of the organization;

• Exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills;

• Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis and problem resolution;

• Exceptional attention to detail and delivery of world class service;

• Effective verbal and written communication skills;

• Highly professional and strong interpersonal skills;

• Maintains confidential information with great candor;

• Intellectually curious and self-directed learner.

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